Jaybird RUN XT vs. JBL Free II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Jaybird RUN XT and JBL Free II. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Jaybird RUN XT vs. JBL Free II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Jaybird RUN XT JBL Free II
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 4.8 g
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 1.43 cm x 1.9 cm x 1.95 cm / 6.83 g
Charging case: 7.7 cm x 4.3 cm x 4 cm / 56.6 g
Earphone: 4.8 g
Charging case: 52 g
Colour Black, Flash | Grey, storm Black | White
Protection Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX7 Splashproof, IPX4
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Jaybird RUN XT JBL Free II
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 JBL Free II have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jaybird RUN XT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Noise Isolating Yes - Jaybird RUN XT are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Super Bass Control (SBC) -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <5% -
Sensitivity 103 dB 100 dB Jaybird RUN XT have higher sensitivity than JBL Free II.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 6 mm 5.6 mm Jaybird RUN XT have a thicker diaphragm than JBL Free II.
MICROPHONE Jaybird RUN XT JBL Free II
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -38 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Jaybird RUN XT JBL Free II
Controls Power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track, pair mode, voice assistant -
CABLE Jaybird RUN XT JBL Free II
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable - 30 cm USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Jaybird RUN XT JBL Free II
Features - Touch control
BATTERY AND CHARGING Jaybird RUN XT JBL Free II
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 80 mAh 55 mAh Jaybird RUN XT have a higher battery capacity than JBL Free II.
Battery Life 4 hour(s) 6 hour(s) JBL Free II lasts longer on a single charge than the Jaybird RUN XT.
Battery Life Details - (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Jaybird RUN XT JBL Free II
Included Accessories Charging case, 4 pairs of EarFins, 2 pairs of round ear tips (small, medium), 2 pairs of oval ear tips (small, medium) 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (650 mAh)
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